Grades: those letters and numbers, sometimes checks and pluses, which we students often come to dread, especially after midterms and once the semester is over. But what do they really mean? Do they accurately portray a student’s ability? Why do they even exist? Some question the system; some are d...

In the last week, it was announced that two members of the Lakeland community would be leaving, one a Student Success and Engagement Coach, the other an instructor of music and director of choral activities. Given that these are not the only personnel to leave the college this year, some students may qu...

People use slang in everyday language all the time, and that’s not always a bad thing. Teenagers and college students are typically prone to new slang trends, both acceptable and baffling, and it is with this generation that some question what is happening with modern language. Read what our columni...

With St. Patrick’s Day approaching, followed closely by Easter, many of us have certain traditions to which we either look forward or dread. However, the idea that there should come a time when we choose to either continue or drop traditions is one many may face, especially as we transition into adulthood...